Bible Commentaries

Exodus 23:6-9 — left to God Himself, who would “not justify the wicked,” nor suffer him to go unpunished though he might be acquitted by an earthly tribunal. Exodus 23:7. (c) To take no bribe or present which might in any way pervert judgment Exodus 23:8; compare Num 16:15; 1 Samuel 12:3; Acts 26:26. (d) To vindicate the rights of the stranger Exodus 23:9 - rather, the foreigner. (Exodus 20:10 note.) This verse is a repetition of Exodus 22:21, but the precept is there addressed to the people at large, while it is

1 Kings 10:19 — adoption seems to have grown directly out of the poetic imagery of inspired prophets, who, living before the time of Solomon, had compared Israel Numbers 23:24; Numbers 24:9, and more particularly Judah Genesis 49:9, to a lion. The “twelve lions” of 1 Kings 10:20 were probably intended to be emblematic of the twelve tribes. Josephus adds to the description of Solomon’s throne here given, that the seat was supported by a golden ox or bull, with its head turned over its shoulder. As the lion was especially

1 Kings 16:31 — As if it had been a light thing for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam - Idolatries are not exclusive. Ahab, while he detested the pure worship of Yahweh, and allowed Jezebel to put to death every “prophet of the Lord” whom she could find 1 Kings 18:4, readily tolerated the continued worship of the “calves,” which had no doubt tended more and more to lose its symbolic character, and to become a thoroughly idolatrous image-worship.Eth-baal - Identified with the Ithobalus of Menander, who

1 Chronicles 3:22 — Six - There are only five names in the Hebrew text. The Syriac anti Arabic versions supply “Azariah” between Neariah and Shaphat.The question of the proper arrangement of the genealogy of the descendants of Zerubbabel 1 Chronicles 3:19-24 is important in its bearing on the interesting point of the time at which the canon of the Old Testament was closed. Assuming the average of a generation to be 20 years in the East, the genealogy of the present chapter, drawn out

Job 12:9 — plain, that it may be learned from the very earth and the lowest orders of animals which God has made.That the hand of the Lord hath wrought this - In this place the original word is יהוה yehovâh. On the meaning of the word see the notes at Isaiah 1:2. The Chaldee also renders it here יה yâhh. It is remarkable that this is the only place where the name yahweh occurs in poetical parts of the book of Job, in the printed editions. In Job 28:28, yahweh is found in some manuscripts, though the word

Job 13:10 — would not be pleased to have his cause defended or decided by partiality, or by mere favor. Hence, he encourages people to bring forth their strong reasons, and to adduce all that can be said against his government and laws. See the notes at Isaiah 41:1-21.

Job 26:11 — storms, and to winds, which seem to be the voice of God; compare Psalms 29:3-8. Similar descriptions of the majesty and glory of God abound in the Scriptures, where he speaks to the earth, the mountains, the hills, and they tremble. Thus, in Psalms 104:32; He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth; He toucheth the hills, and they smoke.So in Habakkuk 3:10 : The mountains saw thee, and they trembled; The overflowing of the water passed by; The deep uttered his voice, and lift up his hands on high.So

Job 27:6 — insincere, false, hollow.So long as I live - Margin, “from my days.” So the Hebrew - מימי mı̂yāmāy. Vulgate in omni vita mea. Septuagint, “I am not conscious to myself of having done anything amiss” - ἄτοπα τράξας atopa pracas; compare the notes at 1 Corinthians 4:4. The idea is, that he had a consciousness of integrity, and that he meant to maintain it as long as he lived.

Leviticus 11:13-19 — as live upon animal food. They were those which the Israelites might have been tempted to eat, either from their being easy to obtain, or from the example of other nations, and which served as types of the entire range of prohibited kinds.Leviticus 11:13The eagle - Rather, the great vulture, which the Egyptians are known to have ranked as the first among birds. Compare 2 Samuel 1:23; Psalms 103:5; Proverbs 23:5, etc.The Ossifrage, or bone-breaker, was the lammer-geyer, and the “ospray” (a corruption

Isaiah 11:11 — shall be prominent, or be the principal object at that time. Thus it is applied to the time of the Messiah, as being the period of the world in which he will be the prominent or distinguished object; John 8:56 : ‘Abraham rejoiced to see my day;’ Luke 17:24 : ‘So shall the Son of man be in his day.’ The expression here means, that somewhere in that future time, when the Messiah should appear, or when the world should be put under him as the Mediator, the event would take place which is here predicted.

Isaiah 53:2 — del ministerio; no al modo y estilo de su educación; pero para su inicio, ya que estaba fuera de un suelo seco y estéril donde no se podía esperar ningún crecimiento, o de un tocón o un stock que aparentemente estaba muerto (ver las notas en Isaías 11:1). La frase "delante de él" (לפניו l e pânâyv), se refiere a Yahweh. Sería visto y observado por él, aunque desconocido para el mundo. Los ojos de la gente no lo considerarían como el Mesías mientras crecía, pero Yahweh lo haría, y su ojo estaría

Deuteronomy 4:41-43 — his exhortations to obedience by setting a punctual example of it, as far as opportunity was given him.Deuteronomy 4:43In the plain country - literally, “in the land of the Mishor.” The word means a level tract of land; but when used (Deuteronomy 3:10; Joshua 13:9, etc.) with the article, seems to be the proper name for the smooth downs of Moab, which reach from the Jordan eastward of Jericho far into the Desert of Arabia, and which form a striking contrast alike to the rugged country west of the

Deuteronomy 8:7-9 — See Exodus 3:8 note, and the contrast expressed in Deuteronomy 11:10-11, between Palestine and Egypt.The physical characteristics and advantages of a country like Palestine must have been quite strange to Israel at the time Moses was speaking: compare Deuteronomy 3:25 note. To have praised the fertility and excellence

1 Corinthians 9:24 — disminución de recibir un apoyo a la predicación, lo había hecho, no porque fuera consciente de que no le había afirmado, sino porque al hacerlo podría mejorar la salvación de la salvación. La gente, el avance del Evangelio, y en su caso especial, 1 Corintios 9:16 podría obtener una mejor evidencia y suministrar A los demás, mejor evidencia de que fue accionado por un sincero deseo de honrar a Dios en el Evangelio. Se había negado a sí mismo. Se había enviado voluntariamente a grandes privaciones.

2 Corinthians 4:5 — respecting his conduct in the ministry. He had said that his course had been open, and pure, and free from all dishonest arts and tricks, and that he had not corrupted the Word of God, or resorted to any artifice to accomplish his designs; 2 Corinthians 2:17; 2 Corinthians 4:1-2. The “reason” of this he here says is, that he had not preached himself, or sought to advance his own interest. He regarded himself as sent to make known a Saviour; himself as bound by all means to promote his cause, and to imitate

2 Corinthians 4:5 — en el Ministerio. Había dicho que su curso había estado abierto, y puro, y libre de todas las artes y trucos deshonestos, y que no había corrompido la Palabra de Dios, o que había recurrido a ningún artificio para lograr sus diseños; 2 Corintios 2:17; 2 Corintios 4:1. La "razón" de esto, dice aquí, es que no se había predicado, o trató de promover su propio interés. Se consideró enviado para dar a conocer a un Salvador; Él mismo está obligado por todos los medios para promover su causa, y para

Hebrews 10:29 — a pisotear indigna y despectivamente al único Hijo de Dios. ¿Qué crimen podría agravarse más que esto? Y ha contado la sangre del pacto - La sangre de Jesús por la cual se ratificó el nuevo pacto entre Dios y el hombre; ver las notas en Hebreos 9:16-2; compare las notas en Mateo 26:28. Con lo cual fue santificado - Hecho santo, o apartado para el servicio de Dios. La palabra "santificar" se usa en ambos sentidos. El Prof. Stuart lo expresa, "por el cual se realiza la expiación"; y muchos otros,

Hebrews 2:13 — usa el idioma del Mesías en otro lugar, lo que indica la confianza que puso en Dios, y Mostrando que participa de los sentimientos de los hijos de Dios, y se consideraba uno de ellos. Pondré mi confianza en él - voy a confiar en Dios; Insinuando: (1) un sentido de dependencia de Dios; y,. (2) Confianza en él. Es con referencia a la idea anterior de que el apóstol parece usarlo aquí, como denotando una condición donde se consideró que necesitaba ayuda divina. Su objetivo es demostrar que participó

2 Peter 1:4 — relación con el plan de asegurar "vida y piedad", y son parte de los arreglos de gracia para ese objeto. Exceder grandes y preciosas promesas - Una "promesa" es una garantía por parte de otro de algún bien para el que dependemos de él. Eso implica: (1) Que la cosa está en su poder; (2) Que puede otorgarlo o no, según le plazca; (3) Que no podemos inferir de ningún proceso de razonamiento que su propósito es conferirnos; (4) Que es un favor que solo podemos obtener de él, y no mediante ningún esfuerzo

Revelation 10 overview — Analysis Of The ChapterThis chapter Revelation 10:1-11 contains the record of a sublime vision of an angel which, at this juncture, John saw descending from heaven, disclosing new scenes in what was yet to occur. The vision is interposed between the sounding of the sixth, or second woe-trumpet, and